tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87505084872704787242024-02-07T19:10:46.101-08:00The Kim ShowJust your average fun loving, jive dancing, rockabilly music seekin' gal from Northern California.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.comBlogger217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-47189907251152971252013-04-11T16:08:00.001-07:002013-04-11T16:08:45.523-07:00New at Atomic Frocks on Etsy! <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I've been busy finding great stuff to list in my Etsy Store, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AtomicFrocks">Atomic Frocks</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Unfortunately, I've posted some on <span style="font-size: x-large;">the Vintage <span style="font-size: x-large;">Swap and Sell on Facebook, so they never made it onto Etsy! </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129058387/vintage-1950s-two-piece-western-skirt?ref=shop_home_feat">Here is one of my favorites...click to view listing</a> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129059195/vintage-1950s-red-taffeta-party-dress">Great Red Taffetta Party Dress...click to view listing</a></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129058206/xl-46-bust-36-waist-vintage-1950s">Amazing plus size cocktail "goddess" dress....click to view</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This was my favorite, but it <span style="font-size: x-large;">is on Lay-away already! </span></span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-80405757533424581492013-04-11T15:53:00.000-07:002013-04-11T15:53:12.656-07:00Aussies in SF...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My friend Rod and his lovely girlfriend, Katherine, cam<span style="font-size: large;">e to SF this year after Viva. They live in Sydney, Australia. Rod is a fun guy <span style="font-size: large;">I met in Las Vegas a few years ago, who I also saw when I went to the Rockabilly Rave in England. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>I <span style="font-size: large;">wish I'd snapped more photos from our day together. We shopped Haight <span style="font-size: large;">Street, Berkeley, and spent the evening at Forbidden Island</span></span></span></span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-90542829154351040112013-04-11T15:12:00.000-07:002013-04-11T15:12:12.232-07:00For your listening pleasure....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Headed down south to the land of the pines<br />
And I'm thumbin' my way into North Caroline<br />
Starin' up the road<br />
Pray to God I see headlights</span>
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I made it down the coast in seventeen hours<br />
Pickin' me a bouquet of dogwood flowers<br />
And I'm a hopin' for Raleigh<br />
I can see my baby tonight</span>
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So rock me mama like a wagon wheel<br />
Rock me mama any way you feel<br />
Hey mama rock me<br />
Rock me mama like the wind and the rain<br />
Rock me mama like a south-bound train<br />
Hey mama rock me</span>
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Runnin' from the cold up in New England<br />
I was born to be a fiddler in an old-time stringband<br />
My baby plays the guitar<br />
I pick a banjo now</span>
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Oh, the North country winters keep a gettin' me now<br />
Lost my money playin' poker so I had to up and leave<br />
But I ain't a turnin' back<br />
To livin' that old life no more</span>
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So rock me mama like a wagon wheel<br />
Rock me mama any way you feel<br />
Hey mama rock me<br />
Rock me mama like the wind and the rain<br />
Rock me mama like a south-bound train<br />
Hey mama rock me</span>
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Walkin' to the south out of Roanoke<br />
I caught a trucker out of Philly<br />
Had a nice long toke<br />
But he's a headed west from the Cumberland Gap<br />
To Johnson City, Tennessee</span>
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And I gotta get a move on fit for the sun<br />
I hear my baby callin' my name<br />
And I know that she's the only one<br />
And if I die in Raleigh<br />
At least I will die free</span>
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So rock me mama like a wagon wheel<br />
Rock me mama any way you feel<br />
Hey mama rock me<br />
Rock me mama like the wind and the rain<br />
Rock me mama like a south-bound train<br />
Hey mama rock me</span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-7585310289654023402013-04-06T10:00:00.001-07:002013-04-06T10:00:55.317-07:00They belong together....<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Now that I have an <span style="font-size: x-large;">Etsy shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AtomicFrocks">Atomic Frocks, </a></span>I want to be able to share with all my readers some of the <span style="font-size: x-large;">rare and unique <span style="font-size: x-large;">items that I am willing to part with. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Some items may have a story attached to them<span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">These late 1940s Penney's Rayon Gaucho pull-over shirts <span style="font-size: x-large;">came from the estate of two lovers who met in school, were married in the 1940s, and were saved until after their passing. Although they are both technically "mens" shirts, I believe they were bought to be "his and hers." It is my desire to sell these two rare shirts together, so they will continue the tradition of gracing the backs of two people who are bonded together for life. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I just listed them, an<span style="font-size: x-large;">d they are garnering a lot of attention. <span style="font-size: x-large;">Whoever <span style="font-size: x-large;">is lucky enough to purchase them, I hop<span style="font-size: x-large;">e the love the origi<span style="font-size: x-large;">nal owners had will grace the new owners. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This year I didn't plan on going to the pool party. <span style="font-size: x-large;">With the weight gain and <span style="font-size: x-large;">not liking to show my legs in public, I did not prepare at all. <span style="font-size: x-large;">After waking up at 1:30 on Sunday, putting my hair in pin curls and scarf, I thr<span style="font-size: x-large;">ew</span> on a wrap dress and <span style="font-size: x-large;">ventured out. After a quick stop at the vendors where I purchased a pink and black taffeta dress, I headed out to see the fa<span style="font-size: x-large;">bul<span style="font-size: x-large;">ous swimwear. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lola from <a href="http://myhighheeleddarling.blogspot.com/">My High Heeled Darling</a></span></i> </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Melissa<span style="font-size: x-large;">, the winner of the swimsuit contest</span></span></i> </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">With my friend Moi.</span></i> </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Melissa and Bud</span></i> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>With Tara from <a href="http://bettysvintagemusings.blogspot.com/">The DC Metro Retro</a></i></span> </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Tanoa "Samoa Boy" from <a href="http://www.oldtimey.net/">A-Town Booking</a></span></i> </div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-630222945529270602013-04-05T12:16:00.000-07:002013-04-05T12:16:05.621-07:00I survived another Viva!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I am still recovering....I must be getting old. Here are some great photos from last weekend. I will admit I was a bad band watcher. I had so much fun hanging out and laughing with people, I hardly made it into the ballrooms. Also, I lost my reading glasses and couldn't read the schedule of when bands were playing. My friend Rea is going to write to Tom Ingram and explain that a lot of us are getting older, and it would benefit us greatly if he would print a schedule out in large print. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Because I've gained weight (getting it off! down almost 20 now!) it was a weekend of the Pake Mu'u. As I explained to people, I wanted as much fabric as I could get to cover my fatness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Our trip to Frankie's</i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I will post photos from the pool party later! I am overwhelme<span style="font-size: x-large;">d and don't want to overwhelm all of you! I am sure you<span style="font-size: x-large;"> have seen lots of <span style="font-size: x-large;">famil<span style="font-size: x-large;">i<span style="font-size: x-large;">ar faces, an<span style="font-size: x-large;">d a few new ones. It was a<span style="font-size: x-large;"> great weekend with old and some new friends. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><i> </i></span></div>
Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-34560388221958710342013-03-24T14:36:00.001-07:002013-03-24T14:36:48.838-07:00Another flashback! The Viva Las Vegas Mini-guide.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My friend Liz wrote this tidbit in 2007. I<span style="font-size: large;"> think it is so brilliant, I need to read and share it every year on Facebook. I've done a few alterations to keep it modern<span style="font-size: large;">, as it was written <span style="font-size: large;">when VLV was still at the Gold<span style="font-size: large;"> Coast instead of the Orleans, where it moved in 200<span style="font-size: large;">8 or 2009. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Viva Las Vegas Mini Guide</b></span></div>
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So I suck and have slacked totally on this year's Vegas guide.. I
really don't even really have time to be writing this one but in a
nutshell let's see what I can do...</span>
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Mission Statement:<br />
For all of those who say that Vegas is lame due to the lack of a good
line-up or that it's too much of a fashion show, you are doing it wrong.
Vegas is not about bands or being the fanciest (well I'll get to that
in a second). Vegas is about excessive drinking, whoring and causing
trouble in the most sinful city in the US. Period.</span>
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Wardrobe:<br />
Alright. Let me just get this out of the way. I will keep the rules as
simple as possible as I do this every year and if you don't know by
now, you deserve our mocking.</span>
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1. Just because it zips, don't mean it fits: Year after year, we scream
this, yet it seems to fall on deaf ears. Just because you wiggled your
fat ass into it, doesn't mean it looks good. And once again, if you
have massive <a href="http://havinsomerockinfun.blogspot.com/2011/01/viva-las-vegas-mini-guide.html#" id="_GPLITA_0" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Click to Continue > by Browse to Save">cellulite</a>
issues, PUT THE PLAYSUIT DOWN. I swear to IPU, I'm gonna start egging
any fucking girl who doesn't belong in a playsuit who is strutting
around the car show. And I'm tired of saying this and it seems retarded
that I have to reiterate this but I have nothing against the larger <span style="font-size: large;">people</span> of my gender, I AM ONE! However, you're not gonna see me in a
playsuit or anything else that exposes my flaws to the world.</span>
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2. Just because it's vintage, doesn't mean it's cute. Leave the polyester paisley dress at the Goodwill please.</span>
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3. Repro: I like repro just because I'm sick of vintage clothes falling
apart, but be forewarned that hundreds of other girls bought that stop
staring dress, you better be damned sure you look better in it and
don't mind wearing the same outfit.</span>
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4. Flames, cherries, etc.. Do I have to? really.. come now.. use your head</span>
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5. Shoes: I heart shoes. They are awesome. Vegas destroys your feet,
both boys and girls. Make sure you have some sorta comfy shoes you can
put on after the blood starts gathering around your toes. If however I
see you in flip-flops and you are not on your way down to the pool, I
reserve the right to <a href="http://havinsomerockinfun.blogspot.com/2011/01/viva-las-vegas-mini-guide.html#" id="_GPLITA_3" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Click to Continue > by Browse to Save">step</a> on your ugly feet. </span>
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6. Guys: For fuck's sake, look at all the women dressing up around you,
do them a favor and put on something besides a wife beater and jeans,
you trashy fuck.</span>
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7. Mr. & Mrs. I am wearing vintage down to my underwear and you are
lame because you are not, BITE ME. Wear whatever the fuck you want.
Just do it with a sense of style please. I don't give a rat's ass that
you spent 500 dollars on your Hawaiian dress, if I wore something like
that I'd either puke on it or it would <a href="http://havinsomerockinfun.blogspot.com/2011/01/viva-las-vegas-mini-guide.html#" id="_GPLITA_2" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Click to Continue > by Browse to Save">get ripped</a> by some European guy getting me naked, so enjoy being uncomfortable.</span>
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Vegas Ass:<br />
*disclaimer* I do not encourage those who come to Vegas with or without
their significant others to Vegas to cheat. People make their own
drunken decisions. And remember, what happens in Vegas, gets posted on<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Facebook</span></span>.</span>
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-Finding that special someone:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">S</span>o there are a few levels of Vegas ass... they vary depending on
timing, day of the week, amount of drunkeness, how attractive you
yourself are, luck, etc... so general guidelines (all rules subject to
change):</span>
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Thursday: Use that as your general scouting night. Unless you are a
veteran, chances are you might get stuck with someone for the whole
weekend and you might find a higher quality Friday or Saturday. </span>
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Friday night: This is when the best quality ass will be found. Make
yourself available. As we learned the hard way in 05, don't wolf pack.
Traveling around with a group of extremely hot girls will get you
noticed but not get you laid. Boys are pussies and are intimidated by
large groups of women.</span>
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Carshow: Good place to scout and get free drinks. Be wary of the guys taking pics of every <a href="http://havinsomerockinfun.blogspot.com/2011/01/viva-las-vegas-mini-guide.html#" id="_GPLITA_4" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Click to Continue > by Browse to Save">car</a> tramp they see. There's something better.</span></div>
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Downstairs bars: The chances of you getting some are increased by
hanging out at the bars downstairs. Better chance to talk and people
are usually going back and forth. And plus, chances are that is where
you will find my group. We like this area as it's close to liquor and
in between stuff. We are also not shy and are good at getting people
laid.</span>
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Room parties: Amazing scoring territory. It's much easier to pick a
pony out of a room of 20 people then it is a room of hundreds. Don't
know the people at the party? Carry a bottle of liquor with you,
they'll invite you in, especially if you are a girl and have boobs.
Boobs get you many things and can be exchanged for goods and services.</span>
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Sunday Night: Anything goes. Pretty easy to get some on Sunday as it's
last ditch effort time. You'd be surprised at what you come up with
sometimes though. I've had some amazing Sunday nights. <br />
If you're taken: If you significant other is there, make sure you and
your roomie have something worked out to avoid the embarrassing
incident of them showing up to your room. Strangers, stick with
strangers, our world is very very small and chances are you know
everyone in some way but I'd try to target people who live on the
opposite coast at least. </span>
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Stop talking: This is mainly for the dumb boys (although I'm sure it
can be applied to a female or two).. Just shhh.. shhh.. tell me I'm
pretty, buy me a drink. Really don't need or care enough to hear your
philosphy on life. We can talk about that afterwards if you haven't
been thrown out of the room yet.</span>
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Foreigners: Viva la Germans! and all others who don't speak English
well. You are adorable and usually make for good casual encounters.</span>
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Other general rules:<br />
-Security: For the most part on Friday and Saturday, security is gonna
let you get away with a LOT. There are too many people for them to
enforce much. Sunday be on the lookout. By then they are tired of our
shit and enough people have gone home, that they begin to enforce the
rules. Still leniant but you gotta be careful and you're having sex in
the bathroom, have someone guard the door unless you want to be
escorted to your room by five security guards (that didn't happen to
me, honest, I wish I could claim that honor. Security chapter I salute
you and will do my best to live up to your name this year)</span>
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-Booze: When you get there, by the boot. Then buy your liquor in the
downstairs gift lobby or in a liquor store around Vegas. Much cheaper.
Also, remember they give you free drinks when you're gambling. And
worse comes to worse, look for Kelly. He'll be standing by some bar
giving out shots to people who proclaim their love for him so remember
the the words "I love Kel<span style="font-size: large;">." (<span style="font-size: large;">Sadly for us, Kelly got married and we <span style="font-size: large;">are depr<span style="font-size: large;">i<span style="font-size: large;">ved of his company <span style="font-size: large;">now)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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-Double Down: Try and get out there at least once. It's my favorite bar
in Vegas. They have tried to duplicate it here but it's not the same.
Make sure you ride the pony and get a shot of Ass Juice.. not at the
same time though..<br /> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sunscreen: it's Vegas. You are pasty from living in the land of Winter. Use your judgement and don't forget your cleavage.</span>
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-Food: I have heard they closed the downstairs Terrible Mike's. That
makes me sad. I think there is still one at the bowling alley (good
place for nachos and pizza). Also cheap ass hot dogs by the bettting
tracks downstairs. And splurge on the buffet once or twice but bring a
big purse and take stuff up to your room for later. Bloody Mary's count
as meals and remember: food doesn't get you drunk (usually)</span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-56947125678487396602013-03-24T13:03:00.000-07:002013-03-24T13:03:36.465-07:00A blast from the past on Endangered Clothing and Etsy!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">If anyone reme<span style="font-size: x-large;">mbers my NYE post from 2011, I <span style="font-size: x-large;">was wearing a fabulous 1940s dress, navy blue with white cherrys<span style="font-size: x-large;">,</span> red details and rhinestone <span style="font-size: x-large;">buttons</span> on the bodice with a red 49<span style="font-size: x-large;">er jacket over. I purchased this great rayon dress from Mill Street Vintage and loved it, but alas, it was always a bit small in the <span style="font-size: x-large;">hips</span>. The dress is now available for sale on Endangered Clothing and you can pick up the matching 49er ja<span style="font-size: x-large;">cket on Etsy! The dress actually has <span style="font-size: x-large;">38-42" hips, not only 38<span style="font-size: x-large;">." I had 45<span style="font-size: x-large;">" hips when I wore it. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126948756/vintage-1950s-pendleton-wool-49er-jacket">Link to 49er Jacket</a> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-85347583535593920572013-03-21T12:55:00.000-07:002013-03-22T11:43:32.224-07:00Vegas here I come!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Selling on Etsy and t<span style="font-size: x-large;">he Ooh La La group on Facebook is worki<span style="font-size: x-large;">ng well, and it looks like I will be attending Viva La<span style="font-size: x-large;">s Vegas<span style="font-size: x-large;">!</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I just listed some more amazing items on Etsy<span style="font-size: x-large;"> I want to share with you. You can click the links abo<span style="font-size: x-large;">ve the items to go to the Etsy listing.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/127115443/vintage-1950s-amazing-polished-cotton" target="_blank">Amazing Polished Cotton 1950s Dress</a> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/127118194/adorable-vintage-1950s-contrasting" target="_blank">Adorable Dual Gingham Picnic Dress</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">If you see something you <span style="font-size: x-large;">want to purchase an<span style="font-size: x-large;">d you are going to Vegas for Viva Las Vegas, send me a private message on Etsy and I can do a Vegas delivery.</span></span></span> </div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-18576697063222017432013-03-19T16:06:00.000-07:002013-03-19T16:06:00.354-07:00New items listed on Etsy and a Friend Appreciation!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I have just listed some amazing pieces on <span style="font-size: x-large;">my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AtomicFrocks" target="_blank">Etsy Store </a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I also want to give a big thank you to Dorian <span style="font-size: x-large;">from the website "Endangered Clothing." Without her encouragement and letting me use her lights and dress<span style="font-size: x-large;"> form, I don't know if I would have begun this endeavor. Thank you, my friend. You can check out her online store <a href="http://endangeredclothing.com/" target="_blank">here!</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I will admit, probably the best part of Dorian's helping me is that I get to hang out with Jaxon, her baby.</span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-26064155322718267222013-03-19T09:46:00.001-07:002013-03-19T09:46:39.046-07:00If you love Hawaiian Dresses as much as I do, check out This Blog! <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I've known Mar for about 10 years now. I knew her online, first, through the <span style="font-size: x-large;">"P<span style="font-size: x-large;">sychobilly Online" website. She was a funny girl who<span style="font-size: x-large;">'s posts made me laugh. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">In 2005, I spied her at Viva Las Ve<span style="font-size: x-large;">gas, and was thrilled to meet her. She was so pretty and sweet, with a biting wit. I just loved her<span style="font-size: x-large;">, and she <span style="font-size: x-large;">always had an amazing wardrobe.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-88773672582152043482013-03-18T11:50:00.001-07:002013-03-18T11:50:55.524-07:00An Amazing Mid-Century Find up for Grabs!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I<span style="font-size: x-large;"> wanted to share this amazing Mid-Century divided dish. I have decided to add it to my Etsy store, although I love it and have never seen anything like it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126803499/large-mid-century-kidney-shaped-divided" target="_blank">Click here to purchase it!</a> </span></span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-26901384887254042662013-03-17T23:21:00.001-07:002013-03-17T23:21:38.707-07:00I am now on Etsy! <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I finally did it! I have opened an Etsy store! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">If you want to take a gander at what I'm selling, you can visit my store<span style="font-size: x-large;">, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AtomicFrocks" target="_blank">Atomic Frocks<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Here are some p<span style="font-size: x-large;">hotos of <span style="font-size: x-large;">what you can find in my shop:</span></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">1940s <span style="font-size: large;">Floral Rayon Crepe</span></span></i> </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">1950s Style Reproduction made from Vintage Fabric</span></i> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>and Vintage Pattern</i></span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-13021848698283785202013-02-13T23:08:00.003-08:002013-02-13T23:08:50.209-08:00Happy Valentine's Day...a special dress from Endangered Clothing<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day<span style="font-size: large;"> XX</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> <span style="font-size: large;">I</span>f you don't have a special someone, <span style="font-size: large;">treat yourself to a<span style="font-size: large;"> pedicure, or something equally <span style="font-size: large;">Decadent<span style="font-size: large;">!</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the spirit of Valentine's Day, I want to feature this amazing Red Velvet and Tulle dress from Endangered Clothing. This is a stunning piece and wish it was in my size<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-81784093590626634562013-02-12T13:51:00.000-08:002013-02-12T13:51:28.634-08:00One of My Favoite Things....<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I just love the scent of Gardenias. The scent was first recognizable to me as a child. My Grandmother, Tutu, wore Gardenia perfume<span style="font-size: large;">, mo<span style="font-size: large;">st lik<span style="font-size: large;">ely,</span> "Jungle Gardenia<span style="font-size: large;">," which was Elizabeth T<span style="font-size: large;">aylor's favorite. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the age of 16, I rediscovered that fr<span style="font-size: large;">agrance<span style="font-size: large;">, and bought my own bottle of "<span style="font-size: large;">Jungle Gardenia." </span></span></span>In the 80s, <span style="font-size: large;">Jungle Gardenia was no lo<span style="font-size: large;">nger made by Tuvache, and the packaging was a little less glamorous. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">A few years ago, I ran into my friend<span style="font-size: large;">, <span style="font-size: large;">C</span>athy, (Frank and I nick- named her "Pretty <span style="font-size: large;">C</span>athy" years ago) and <span style="font-size: large;">as I leaned in to give her a hug I smelled it! Yes, <span style="font-size: large;">I believed she was wearing Jungle Gardenia<span style="font-size: large;">! </span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I asked Cathy, <span style="font-size: large;">what perfume she used,</span> and she <span style="font-size: large;">replied that she was wearing "Gardenia Passion" by Anik Gutal. I had never heard of it. Cathy explained that it is the purest form of Gardenia Perfume available, and where we live it is only sold at Nordstrom or N<span style="font-size: large;">eiman Marcus Department <span style="font-size: large;">Stores. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>The next time I visited <span style="font-size: large;">our local mall was se<span style="font-size: large;">veral months later. I really don't like shopping malls<span style="font-size: large;">, for various reasons. I only venture into them when I need cosmetics or<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">something for my kids that I can't purchase somewhere else. I <span style="font-size: large;">wandered into the perfume department of Nordstrom, but had trouble remembering the name of the perfume. I told them I wanted the purest for<span style="font-size: large;">m of Gardenia and they sho<span style="font-size: large;">ved Marc Jacobs under my nose. I explained it was French and only sold at Nordstroms and Neiman Marcus, but they were clueless. I finally phoned Cathy<span style="font-size: large;"> and told the confused salesgirl that I wanted Anik Gutal, "Gardenia Passion." <span style="font-size: large;">She found it in a remote corner of the fra<span style="font-size: large;">grance department, and pulled o<span style="font-size: large;">ut a bottle of E<span style="font-size: large;">a<span style="font-size: large;">u De Parfum, and I happily paid <span style="font-size: large;">the most I have ever paid for a bottle of Perfume. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-21239085398574069952013-02-10T13:01:00.000-08:002013-02-10T13:01:29.146-08:00A Vintage Lover’s Story<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like to use my blog to write about talented and amazing
people I know. Two such people are my good friends Dorian and Mike Middleton, of
Endangered Clothing. <span> </span>They are people who
are truly in my heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dorian’s family is from Texas, but she has spent the better
part of her life living in Santa Cruz.<span>
</span>She started wearing Vintage clothes sometime in the early 90s.
She has a love of rockabilly equal or that surpasses my own.<span> </span>She even appeared on a Deke Dekerson album
cover, “This is Ecco-Phonic.” She worked for a few years on Haight Street, <span style="font-size: large;">mending and tailoring vintage clothing for some of the shops,</span> and has been collecting vintage clothes for over
20 years.</span></div>
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<i>Dorian, Jessica and I at Viva </i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mike grew up in San Jose and started dealing vintage clothes
out of his garage in the mid 90s, and by the late 90s, had opened his own
shop.<span> </span>After a few years, he closed the
door<span style="font-size: large;">s</span> of <span style="font-size: large;">his</span> shop and started to sell online and at various vintage shows and
flea markets like the Rose Bowl and Alameda. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dorian and I became acquainted through mutual friends, and
quickly realized we have the same goofy sense of humor and love for our
families. She’s become a surrogate sister to me, and I told her I am leaving
Frank to her in my will. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I met Mike 3 years ago when I was working at Time Zone
Vintage, at an estate sale, because he was the only guy that was looking for
clothes that always was ahead of me on the list to get in. I asked Mike if he
would be interested in consigning at Time Zone. My jaw dropped at the first
batch of vintage he brought into the store. In the years since his shop had
clo<span style="font-size: large;">sed</span>, he had put most of the 40s and 50s clothing in storage, yet still
collected unique pieces. At that time, his business focused mostly on 60s and
70s and he didn’t sell the 40s and 50s clothing very often. Some of the best
pieces in Time Zone came from Mike. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the years of selling and buying, Mike ha<span style="font-size: large;">s</span> developed
good relationships with estate companies and many different people, and often
is offered large lots of vintage clothes. He offers his expertise to other
dealers in the industry and in exchange has the opportunity to purchase amazing
clothing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Vintage Expo in San <span style="font-size: small;">Francisco <span style="font-size: small;">last year</span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When Time Zone closed its doors abruptly, about 6 months
after I stopped working there, Dorian offered to help the owner sort and
distribute the consignor’s merchandise. Mike was there to get his own
merchandise and I guess there were sparks between them. They were married 3
months later and now, almost 2 years after they met, they have a beautiful baby
boy, Jaxon ( “Jax for short”).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dorian and Mike have gone into business together since
getting married. You might remember my blog about selling at the Alameda “Antiques
by the bay” <a href="http://havinsomerockinfun.blogspot.com/2011/09/sellingnot-buying-for-once-antiques-by.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Between Mike’s knowledge for 60s and 70s
vintage value, and eye for unique vintage, Dorian’s taste and knowledge of
40s and 50s, they have created a great website for their treasures, <a href="http://endangeredclothing.com/" target="_blank">"Endangered Clothing."</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the next few months, I will feature unique items on
their website for sale. It is a great place to shop for Viva Las Vegas, or just
to find that one of a kind, original piece. Everything on their website is hand
picked by Dorian and Mike and in wonderful condition.<span> </span></span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-48575399867942111222013-02-06T22:31:00.001-08:002013-03-22T17:59:19.551-07:00Mode O'Day<span style="font-size: large;">It is firmly established that I love vintage clothing. I love the styles<span style="font-size: large;">, cut, and fabrics that were used in the mid twentieth century. <span style="font-size: large;">The workmanship <span style="font-size: large;">of the simplest of garments is superior to anything you could buy in a department store today. Even the "low-end" brands <span style="font-size: large;">were better quality</span>. The fact that so many of these garments are now over 50 years old and still being worn is proof</span></span></span></span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After buying a particular red dress I love, I <span style="font-size: large;">wanted to know more about the design<span style="font-size: large;">er. The label read "Mode O'Day<span style="font-size: large;">" and under that, "Styled in California." I decided to do a little re<span style="font-size: large;">search.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">The Mode O'Day label</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">The year was 1932, <span style="font-size: large;">and the country was <span style="font-size: large;">deep in the depression. <span style="font-size: large;">Most prudent people would not have thought it was a good time to start a business, but three brothers who were immigrants from Lebanon, <span style="font-size: large;">thr<span style="font-size: large;">o</span>wing caution to the wind, started Mode O'Day</span>. Their strategy was to manufac<span style="font-size: large;">ture <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">dresses by the <span style="font-size: large;">dozens, and instead of<span style="font-size: large;"> selling them wholesale to retailers,</span> sell them from their own stores, <span style="font-size: large;">passing the savings onto the customer. In their early days, most of their dresses cost $1. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The<span style="font-size: large;"> first Mode O'Day shop was founded in Glendale, CA<span style="font-size: large;">, and by the mid 1960s, there were over <span style="font-size: large;">7</span>00 stores in over 30 states. Most of the stores were ind<span style="font-size: large;">epend<span style="font-size: large;">ently owned franchises. The individual owners would be able to purchase the dresses<span style="font-size: large;">, on consignment, directly </span>from the factory <span style="font-size: large;">located in Utah<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">. <span style="font-size: large;">The Mode O'Day corporation also supplied display materi<span style="font-size: large;">als and most everything these small business owners needed to get started. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Inside the Tacoma Store, 1947</span></i></div>
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<i>Pictured above is the local San Jose Store 1955</i></div>
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<i>Another shot of the San Jose shop located at Valley Fair 1955</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I <span style="font-size: large;">personally don't remember <span style="font-size: large;">the Mode O'Day shops<span style="font-size: large;">. The company was purchased <span style="font-size: large;">sometime in the Mid 1960s </span></span></span></span></span><i> </i><span style="font-size: large;">by the Gamble<span style="font-size: large;">-Skagmo Co<span style="font-size: large;">rporation</span>. At the time<span style="font-size: large;">, Gamble<span style="font-size: large;">-Skagmo owned many <span style="font-size: large;">retail chains, from <span style="font-size: large;">Pharmac<span style="font-size: large;">ies</span> to Hardware Stores. <span style="font-size: large;">In my research I haven't <span style="font-size: large;">been able to pin-point the time of <span style="font-size: large;">Mode O'Day's </span>demise<span style="font-size: large;">. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know that sometime in the 80s the<span style="font-size: large;"> company changed it<span style="font-size: large;">s name to "Fashion Crossroads<span style="font-size: large;">," in an effort "to update their image<span style="font-size: large;">." </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings! Yes, I am still alive. Frank is still alive, and I have been a very bad blogger.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I apologize for being away so long. <span style="font-size: large;">There are a few reasons I've neglected this blog. Obviously Frank's cancer was the <span style="font-size: large;">most</span> important thing in my life at th<span style="font-size: large;">e</span> time I stopped. He had a successful surgery in June, <span style="font-size: large;">in which his lymph nodes came back negative for cancer. <span style="font-size: large;">He had gotten the mel<span style="font-size: large;">anoma before it had spre<span style="font-size: large;">ad. His recovery was lengthy, and he was unable to drive almost all summer which made life difficult since I was working in the City and he had gone back to work (probably too early<span style="font-size: large;">) and <span style="font-size: large;">had developed complications. He<span style="font-size: large;"> has been well since September, and we are counting our blessings. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The second reason I've <span style="font-size: large;">not cared to write <span style="font-size: large;">is I really have not been going out much<span style="font-size: large;">. I haven't been <span style="font-size: large;">taking photos when I do go out, so it seem<span style="font-size: large;">ed pointless to <span style="font-size: large;">write. I am still very involved in Mason's skating, and focus a lot of attention on that. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The third reason is t<span style="font-size: large;">hat there were certain people wh<span style="font-size: large;">o were reading my blog<span style="font-size: large;">, that <span style="font-size: large;">I sensed <span style="font-size: large;">did not like me. <span style="font-size: large;">I also believed they might t<span style="font-size: large;">ry to use what I write against me<span style="font-size: large;"> in some way. <span style="font-size: large;">I know it sounds a little paranoid, but I was not in a position, emotionally, to <span style="font-size: large;">have any sort o<span style="font-size: large;">f negativ<span style="font-size: large;">ity directed at me. <b>Today, <span style="font-size: large;">if there <span style="font-size: large;">are haters out there reading this, I can't be bothered to give a damn. Read and hate away! </span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have had some major changes <span style="font-size: large;">since I <span style="font-size: large;">last wrote:</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. I left La Rosa and am happily unemployed and taking care of the kids<span style="font-size: large;"> since Septem<span style="font-size: large;">ber. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. I left the Bombshells around the time Frank<span style="font-size: large;"> received his diagnosis. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. <b>I got FAT again! </b></span><b> </b></span></span><b> </b></span><b> </b></span></span><b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Working at La Rosa was something I loved. I loved the clothes, I loved the customers, my coworkers, and all of it. My family did not love me working up there. I was too far away from the kids after school and <span style="font-size: large;">I didn't get home until 9PM some <span style="font-size: large;">nights. I had to choose,<span style="font-size: large;"> and <span style="font-size: large;">anyone who knows me<span style="font-size: large;">, knows I will always choose my family over work. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Leaving the Bombshells was one of the hardest things I have done in my social life. <span style="font-size: large;">The girls and the club were a big part of my life for over 6 years, but we had all changed ove<span style="font-size: large;">r the years. Marriages, kids, <span style="font-size: large;">different responsibilities and I was struggling managing my time. I knew I would not be able to honor the commi<span style="font-size: large;">tments involved with <span style="font-size: large;">being in the club, so I had to go in<span style="font-size: large;">active. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">As for the weight ga<span style="font-size: large;">in...what can I say exc<span style="font-size: large;">ept I like to eat. I really like to eat when I feel stressed. I also really like to eat when I'm not going out and have no reason to get dressed up. I <span style="font-size: large;">gained back almost all the weight I lost in 2009 and 2010. I<span style="font-size: large;"> returned to weight watchers a couple weeks ago and will remedy this situation. I have lost 6.5 pounds <span style="font-size: large;">the first two weeks, so I know I will not <span style="font-size: large;">have a 30 inch w<span style="font-size: large;">aist by Viva, but I will be on my way. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now that I am back, I may start writing in my weight loss blog again, but I will defin<span style="font-size: large;">it<span style="font-size: large;">ely be back to <span style="font-size: large;">write about people, places and events that I enjoy. Maybe a little history on certain things that interest me.<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Who knows<span style="font-size: large;">? </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">June 1, I went to see Marti Brom at the Verdi Club. I love that venue and I am a huge Marti Brom fan. It was a good time, I got a couple jives in, but I forgot my shoes. these photos are courtesy of my friend Corinna. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thursday, June 7, I had a ticket for JD McPherson at Great American Music Hall....wait let me back up. Wednesday June 6 I received a call from an old friend, Rob Melberg, that he had won 2 tickets to JD McPherson and gave them my name. I had 2 extra tickets for the show and put it out there on Facebook to see if anyone wanted them. I found a taker, and had no problem switching them with the box office. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am a JD superfan, and was surprised and thrilled to see Mando Durame playing sax with him. Even more surprised since the dork that I am didn't recognize Mando when he said "hello" to me outside the club. I thought he was somebody local that I just didn't remember because I am older than dirt and I often don't remember people. I worked for Royal Crown Revue several times, selling merch and promoted a couple shows. I felt like a moron not recognizing him, but he wasn't wearing a suit, like every other time I've ever seen him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My friend Susan's boyfriend, Ray, plays keyboards for JD, so it was nice to see him back in town. Susan and he live in Chicago, but Ray used to live in the Bay Area. </span></div>
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<br /></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-21926746964897752732012-05-30T08:23:00.001-07:002012-05-30T08:23:45.865-07:00SurgeryFrank had an appointment with the Cancer specialist yesterday. His surgery will probably be in about 3 weeks. The doctors will do a test the day before to determine which lymph node is the one that should be removed, and then the next day they will remove either his left armpit node, or one in his arm or both.<br />
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Whichever they remove, he will be unable to move or use his left arm which will be difficult since he is a leftie. I will be home to fully take care of him after. I have spoken to my boss and we are going to hire a part time employee to help in the shop while I am gone. Frank will be down for about 2 weeks.<br />
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We won't know what stage his cancer is at until after they examine his lymph node.<br />
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Right now, I am going through the motions of life as if this is not looming before us. Working, making social engagements and doing my best to KEEP my social engagements. It is hard because I just want to curl up in a ball and cry sometimes. It hits me at weird times, like watching Frank talk to our kids, or getting a lovey text from him. <br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-34693002729846519372012-05-26T10:20:00.000-07:002012-05-26T10:22:20.686-07:00Thank you!!!<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to everyone who commented on my blog, and everyone who read it and cared. Frank's appointment Thursday had to be moved, due to the doctor being in surgery. She was kind enough to call Frank to discuss what her plan for him is, which is a surgery to remove his lymph nodes and to remove more skin and under the skin around where they removed the initial mole. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">His appointment is Tuesday, so hopefully we will have a surgery date, then. I have friends lighting candles and saying prayers all over the world. Thank you for all your support and kind prayers. </span><br />
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<br /></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-78610794822821596652012-05-24T09:11:00.000-07:002012-05-24T09:11:46.100-07:00The C Word<span style="font-size: large;">And I'm not talking about C U Next Tuesday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday we got the news that the mole that I nagged Frank to have removed for two years is Malignant Melanoma. He has an appointment with a Cancer Doctor today, I suppose to schedule more tests to find out if it has spread to his lymph nodes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will never joke about him being my imaginary husband again. He is very real. He loves me more than anyone else ever has. He loved me when I thought I was unlovable, and gave me a life that at one time I didn't think I deserved. </span><br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-85315381301470342002012-05-20T23:07:00.000-07:002012-05-20T23:07:53.367-07:00Mason's First skate Contest!<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday, Mason competed in his first skate contest, held at Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park. The contest was initially a "Skate Patrick's Day Contest" but due to weather, had to be rescheduled to May. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At 11, Mason was skating in the 12 and under group. There were 5 or 6 kids in his age group, total. When it was his turn, his first run was flawless. Here are some photos my friend Scott Foss snapped.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When they announced the winners, I kept hearing the other kid's names called, and then there it was. <b>"In first place, Mason Smallwood!" </b>Mason's buddies all were screaming for him, and Brody picked him up and carried him to where they were handing out the prizes. Mason won a deck and a bag of "swag." </span></div>
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750508487270478724.post-87205028235634492822012-05-11T09:44:00.003-07:002012-05-11T09:44:33.151-07:00Something to look forward to...Just got my ticket for JD McPherson in San Francisco at the Great American Music Hall June 7. Can't wait! <br />
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